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Recipes

Cauliflower Flan

Posted by evelyn/athens  

This is a great little side - quite elegant - easy, and can be prepared ahead and reheated. MORE»

Recipe #401042

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Wild Mushroom Spaghetti

Posted by Sharon123  

Whole wheat and whole grain pastas pair well with earthy, woody flavors like those of mushrooms. Rachael Ray says this cooks down to an enormous amount of 'shroom goodness into one delicious serving, sendiing you off to a food coma, full and... MORE»

Recipe #396027

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Creamy Rigatoni With Gruyere and Brie

Posted by Manami  

Why not substitute your favorite Swiss cheese for the Gruyere to make it more cost effective. Also, most soft-ripened cheese can work in place of the Brie - just don't forget to remove the rind. This is oh-so good!! Cooking Light Magazine,... MORE»

Recipe #390366

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Inspirational Goat's Cheese on Garlic Ciabatta Toast

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares and cooks food just the way I... MORE»

Recipe #389599

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Mushroom-And-Goat Cheese Bechamel Pizza

(1 reviews) Posted by Manami  

"To give these individual pizzas an extra-luxe topping, Chef Andres Barrera makes a velvety bechamel sauce with goat cheese and freshly grated nutmeg (delicious), then adds dollops of sauteed mushrooms." From Rocking The Wine World: City... MORE»

Recipe #384880

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Perfect Summer Sandwich (Tomato, Basil, Cheese)

(1 reviews) Posted by newmama  

This sandwich screams summer to me. I made it after going to the farmer's market and getting lots of fresh ingredients, including wonderful herbed ciabatta bread. If you don't like garlic much, just rub a clove on there (sliced to get the flavor.... MORE»

Recipe #380430

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Bechamel Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by lazyme  

From Giada De Laurentiis Everyday Italian. She says - This sauce is named after the Marquis de Bechamel. In Italian, it's called balsamella or besciamella. The original and full French version also involves steeping some onion and a bay leaf in... MORE»

Recipe #378800

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Chard, Onion & Gruyère Panade (Bread Casserole)

(4 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

This is a delicious, decadent and luscious French "bread casserole" from "The Zuni Café Cookbook" that you will want to make again and again. It's a great use for stale bread and a very forgiving recipe, you can... MORE»

Recipe #368749

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Gianduia (Gianduja) (Nutella) (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)

Posted by AussieHusky  

A sweet hazelnut chocolate spread, great for icing, fillings, and just for spreading. This recipe scales perfectly, so make as much as you want, Also the ammount of oil used will determine if the spread is thickness of the final spread MORE»

Recipe #367139

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Classic Sabayon and Zabaglione

Posted by R. L. Wallace  

A dessert on its own, or served with berries or baked puddings, sabayon is like champagne in sauce form: its tiny bubbles almost audibly fizz and pop as your tongue wraps around each luscious spoonful. "Sabayon" is a French... MORE»

Recipe #362594

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Italian-Style Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake

Posted by swissms  

A very rich, dense cheesecake. From Gourmet magazine, April 2008. MORE»

Recipe #351775

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Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies (Faster Nestle Version)

Posted by ChefDLH  

These are cookies from Austria with origins in Italy. Great when you want a cookie from around the world. They are crisp and delicate lacy like cookies when put together with chocolate make a sandwich cookie. It is meant to be crisp. Traditional... MORE»

Recipe #344530

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Crock Pot Corsican Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Jess4Freedom  

I nice crockpot recipe for a great chicken dish. I use this Herbes de Provence recipe for what is called for. It's great to have made up ahead of time just for dishes like this. The use of chicken thighs instead of breasts makes the dish cheaper and... MORE»

Recipe #335931

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Bacon Arrabiata

Posted by sage femme  

A creamy, spicy pasta sauce with healthy veggies to make up for the delicious bacon! I created the recipe when the right ingredients just happened to be in my fridge, in memory of a lovely arrabiata spice blend I purchased in Italy long ago.... MORE»

Recipe #328419

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The Wedding Bouquet Vegetable Platter or Romanesco Romano!

Posted by French Tart  

Thanks to Sue L and Cookgirl for giving me the zany recipe title ideas! Yes, this beautiful vegetable does indeed look like a wedding bouquet, or maybe even a collection of small Christmas trees.........it is the most beautiful looking... MORE»

Recipe #322968

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Summer Time Easy Courgette - Zucchini Carpaccio

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delightful and very elegant summer starter dish that is fresh and easy to make. The combination of the parmesan cheese with the hazenut oil and black olives is a very sophisticated flavour, making this a wonderful dish to serve before any... MORE»

Recipe #315903

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Chicken Florentine Crepe (Ihop's Copycat)

(3 reviews) Posted by Lyreen  

I just love this dish! I never knew how yummy spinach can be till I tried this entree in IHOP. It was a limited time only dish and when they took it out, I searched through the internet for the recipe but couldn't find one so I decided to take the... MORE»

Recipe #311039

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Rigatoni With Sweet Tomatoes, Eggplant and Mozzarella

Posted by Flowerfairy  

This wonderful dish is from Jamie Oliver's book 'Jamie's Dinners'. MORE»

Recipe #304351

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A French Country Affair! Elegant Omelette Gateau W/Chive Flowers

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This would be a wonderful centrepiece for a special celebratory meal, such as a summer wedding, christening, anniversary, birthday or a bridal shower. Open faced omelettes, studded with fresh vegetables and herbs including chives and chive... MORE»

Recipe #303666

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Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin

(10 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delicious gratin dish that can be eaten as a main course for vegetarians or works very well as a tasty vegetable accompaniment. This simple gratin can be prepared beforehand and kept covered in the fridge - just remember to take it out for 30... MORE»

Recipe #301543

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